The release date is confirmed as August 1 and the boastful tagline ‘You’re welcome’, in reference to us thanking the Guardians for protecting us from the horrors of the universe, reflects the type of humour we can expect from this movie.

John C Reilly, Benicio Del Toro and Doctor Who’s Karen Gillan also star. Gillan shaved her head to play the role of blue-skinned villain Nebula.

Guardians of the Galaxy is the latest film in Phase 2 of Marvel’s cinematic universe.

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The full trailer for the film was unveiled earlier this week and promised plenty of comic book action and offbeat comedy. Sales of 70s track Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Suede, which features in the trailer, have increased since the trailer premiered on Tuesday night, according to Yahoo Movies.